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Mysore Holidays

Mysore Holidays: Overview

Mysore is famous place of Karnataka state where most of the people visit and explore their holidays. Mysore has never failed to mesmerize the tourists with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. Holidaytravel.co designed Mysore holidays package specially for you to visit and expand your holiday here. In this package you will cover all the famous and prior places which are mentioned in the given itinerary. Package is well designed or suited for Family, Kids or Couples

Mysore Holidays - Itinerary

After arrival at Mysore airport or railway station and meet with our representative and they will meet you with warm welcome and proceed to Mysore which is 151 km far away from Bangalore. Before reach Mysore you will stop for any highway Dhaba/Restaurant for lunch later you will continue your journey to Mysore. After reach you will transfer to hotel and you have full day free at your leisure, in the evening you will visit nearest market for shopping, after that you will come back to hotel. Overnight stay with dinner at Mysore hotel

After breakfast you will visit some famous places to Mysore which includes Mysore Palace, Jama Masjid, Nimishambha temple, after that you will visit Parampare Restaurant for lunch later you will visit Chamundi Hills, Srirangapatna, in the evening you will come back to hotel. Overnight stay with dinner at Mysore hotel

Mysore Palace: The Palace of Mysore is a historical palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka, southern India. It is the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars. The palace houses two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting halls of the royal court) and incorporates a mesmerizing and gigantic array of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. One of the most interesting features of the Public Durbar Hall is its beautifully painted columns that create an illusion of endless corridors. Paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu Epic Ramayana and large mirrors on the walls are also its major highlights.

Nimishambha temple: This temple is based on the banks of the River Cauvery. Sri Nimishamba is considered as the incarnation of, wife of Lord Shiva. This place Ganjam is considered as a holy place. Nimisha means one minute in Kannada. This temple was built during the time of the Wodeyar Rule, by Mummadi Krishnaraja Odeyar about 300 to 400 years ago. Nimishamba Temple is located on the road leading to Sangam on the banks of the River Cauvery. Presiding deity of the temple is Sri Nimishamba, who is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva.

After breakfast you will visit some more famous places of Mysore which includes Karanji Kere Lake, Tombs of Tipu Sultan, Jaganmohan Palace, after that you will visit Hotel Ramani's Restaurant for lunch later you will visit Nandi Statue, Melkote and St Peters Church, after that you will come back to hotel. Overnight stay with dinner at Mysore Hotel

Karanji Kere Lake: Karanji Lake is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. It is an immersion place for the Ganesha idols after the festival. Numerous species and breeds of birds like the wild fowls, peacocks, ducks, wild hens, pelicans and the Great Indian Hornbill can be seen enjoying the cool waters of the lakes or in the trees. Karanji Lake is in the midst of a nature park which comprises of a butterfly park and the walk-through aviary. The Regional Museum of Natural History is located on the banks of this lake.

Other Attraction in Mysore

Chamundi Hills is located 13 km east of Mysore, the Palace City, in Karnataka. Chamundeeswari the tutelary deity of the Mysore Maharajas has been held in reverence for centuries, and the Wodeyars of Mysore have made extensive contributions to this shrine. Chamundeeswari, or Durga is the fierce form of Shakti who vanquished the demon Mahishasuran. A colorful image of the demon greets visitors as they reach the summit of the hill.

Jama Masjid is one of the favorite mosques of the famous King Tipu Sultan. The mosque is painted in white, has a unique small little dome and also showcases magnificent towers. The Masjid was founded by Tipu Sultan and has a double storied structure. Jama Masjid is one of the popular places to visit in Srirangapatna which is located at a distance of around 23 km from Mysore. It was constructed in the year of 1784 by Tipu Sultan when he began his rule in Mysore Kingdom

The Chamundeshwari temple is located on the eastern edge of Mysore at height of 1000ft on the Chamundi hills. The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga. The Chamundeshwari temple is one of the oldest temples in the palace city of Mysore and is a must see attraction. Thousands of Devotee's every year visit to pray and feel the divine aura of the deity of the temple goddess Durga. The view from the temple is exhilarating, you can see many significant structures fo the city including the Lalitha Mahal palace.

Fondly nicknamed as the 'City of Palaces', Mysore's architectural beauty revolves around its age old gallant palaces bearing the royal stories of Wodeyar dynasty. n its list of palaces, Jaganmohan Palace occupies a strikingly important position and is known to attract visitors since its inception. The palace stands as one of the most beautiful contributions of Wodeyar kings. Built during 1861, the palace emanates traditional Hindu style of art and architecture. The palace has been the home to many historical events of Mysore, Precious artefacts and artworks from all over South India are kept here on display. The entrance door of this art gallery features intricate carvings that are exemplary of fine craftsmanship.

Mysore Holidays - Itinerary

After arrival at Mysore airport or railway station and meet with our representative and they will meet you with warm welcome and proceed to Mysore which is 151 km far away from Bangalore. Before reach Mysore you will stop for any highway Dhaba/Restaurant for lunch later you will continue your journey to Mysore. After reach you will transfer to hotel and you have full day free at your leisure, in the evening you will visit nearest market for shopping, after that you will come back to hotel. Overnight stay with dinner at Mysore hotel

After breakfast you will visit some famous places to Mysore which includes Mysore Palace, Jama Masjid, Nimishambha temple, after that you will visit Parampare Restaurant for lunch later you will visit Chamundi Hills, Srirangapatna, in the evening you will come back to hotel. Overnight stay with dinner at Mysore hotel

Mysore Palace: The Palace of Mysore is a historical palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka, southern India. It is the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars. The palace houses two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting halls of the royal court) and incorporates a mesmerizing and gigantic array of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. One of the most interesting features of the Public Durbar Hall is its beautifully painted columns that create an illusion of endless corridors. Paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu Epic Ramayana and large mirrors on the walls are also its major highlights.

Nimishambha temple: This temple is based on the banks of the River Cauvery. Sri Nimishamba is considered as the incarnation of, wife of Lord Shiva. This place Ganjam is considered as a holy place. Nimisha means one minute in Kannada. This temple was built during the time of the Wodeyar Rule, by Mummadi Krishnaraja Odeyar about 300 to 400 years ago. Nimishamba Temple is located on the road leading to Sangam on the banks of the River Cauvery. Presiding deity of the temple is Sri Nimishamba, who is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva.

After breakfast you will visit some more famous places of Mysore which includes Karanji Kere Lake, Tombs of Tipu Sultan, Jaganmohan Palace, after that you will visit Hotel Ramani's Restaurant for lunch later you will visit Nandi Statue, Melkote and St Peters Church, after that you will come back to hotel. Overnight stay with dinner at Mysore Hotel

Karanji Kere Lake: Karanji Lake is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. It is an immersion place for the Ganesha idols after the festival. Numerous species and breeds of birds like the wild fowls, peacocks, ducks, wild hens, pelicans and the Great Indian Hornbill can be seen enjoying the cool waters of the lakes or in the trees. Karanji Lake is in the midst of a nature park which comprises of a butterfly park and the walk-through aviary. The Regional Museum of Natural History is located on the banks of this lake.

Other Attraction in Mysore

Chamundi Hills is located 13 km east of Mysore, the Palace City, in Karnataka. Chamundeeswari the tutelary deity of the Mysore Maharajas has been held in reverence for centuries, and the Wodeyars of Mysore have made extensive contributions to this shrine. Chamundeeswari, or Durga is the fierce form of Shakti who vanquished the demon Mahishasuran. A colorful image of the demon greets visitors as they reach the summit of the hill.

Jama Masjid is one of the favorite mosques of the famous King Tipu Sultan. The mosque is painted in white, has a unique small little dome and also showcases magnificent towers. The Masjid was founded by Tipu Sultan and has a double storied structure. Jama Masjid is one of the popular places to visit in Srirangapatna which is located at a distance of around 23 km from Mysore. It was constructed in the year of 1784 by Tipu Sultan when he began his rule in Mysore Kingdom

The Chamundeshwari temple is located on the eastern edge of Mysore at height of 1000ft on the Chamundi hills. The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga. The Chamundeshwari temple is one of the oldest temples in the palace city of Mysore and is a must see attraction. Thousands of Devotee's every year visit to pray and feel the divine aura of the deity of the temple goddess Durga. The view from the temple is exhilarating, you can see many significant structures fo the city including the Lalitha Mahal palace.

Fondly nicknamed as the 'City of Palaces', Mysore's architectural beauty revolves around its age old gallant palaces bearing the royal stories of Wodeyar dynasty. n its list of palaces, Jaganmohan Palace occupies a strikingly important position and is known to attract visitors since its inception. The palace stands as one of the most beautiful contributions of Wodeyar kings. Built during 1861, the palace emanates traditional Hindu style of art and architecture. The palace has been the home to many historical events of Mysore, Precious artefacts and artworks from all over South India are kept here on display. The entrance door of this art gallery features intricate carvings that are exemplary of fine craftsmanship.